Which statement best describes why slaves were not taught to read?
It cost too much to hire teachers to instruct so many slaves.
The ability to read might cause them to rebel against the slaveholders.
There were not enough textbooks for children to learn.
Slaves did not need to read since they were only laborers.

What do you think washington meant by the comment he said "the baneful effects of the spirit of party."

Prior to the presence of europeans on the continent, the slave trade in africa a) did not exist in any form. b) was limited to internal trade only. c) included the trans-saharan and indian ocean slave trade. d) was rarely needed due to the lack of an agricultural economy.

What did jesuits and the leaders of the council of trent have in common? they wanted to improve relations with protestants by making compromises. they were opposed to improving spirituality within the catholic faith. they accused people of heresy and witchcraft. they were concerned with improving religious education.